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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,515.39, 369,186.30 and 158,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,515.39, 369,186.30 and 158,684.27 is: 218,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,515.39 : 369,186.30 = 158,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,515.39/369,186.30 = 158,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,515.39x = 369,186.30 × 158,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,515.39x = 58,584,056,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,056,663.57/267,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,993.22

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